Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

Description: “Original and awe-inspiring . . . an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology.”―New Scientist Where does DNA come from? What is consciousness? How did the eye evolve? Drawing on a treasure trove of new scientific knowledge, Nick Lane expertly reconstructs evolution’s history by describing its ten greatest inventions―from sex and warmth to death―resulting in a stunning account of nature’s ingenuity. 20 figures ... (more)

Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
Release date: 14 June 2010
ISBN-10 : 0393338665 | ISBN-13: 9780393338669

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